Programs

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

All programs perform in at least two “family and friends” concerts each year

Kodály Singers - age 4 - grade 2

Dorchester and Jamaica Plain

Through singing, dancing, creative movement, and playing percussion instruments, children develop their singing voice, beat competency, and pitch matching. Members develop rhythmic and harmonic skills and learn part-singing through rounds and partner songs.

Kodály Singing Classes - Age 4 - Grade 2
(Cambridge: Age 4 - K)

Through singing, dancing, creative movement, and playing percussion instruments, children develop their singing voice, beat competency, and pitch matching.

Melody Makers - Grades 1-2
(Cambridge Only)

Members develop rhythmic and harmonic skills, learn part-singing through rounds and partner songs.

Training Chorus - Grades 3 - 5

Learn to read music, play complex rhythmic patterns, and perform in multiple parts, using a wide-ranging repertoire in 2-3 languages.

Cantare - Grades 6-9

Intensive classes concentrate on music literacy and vocal coaching with music in 3-4 parts in multiple languages.

They often perform at six or more regional events, festivals, and concerts, including those with a full orchestra.

Cantare members may participate in the World Rhythm Ensemble (WRE), studying the complex rhythms of the African diaspora.

Tour Choir - grades 7-12

Tour Choir members rehearse twice a week. With a repertoire of more than 40 pieces in many languages, they perform in more than 15 events annually, often in collaboration with renowned artists. In addition, they work toward international travel every two years. New Tour Choir members participate in the World Rhythm Ensemble (WRE), studying the complex rhythms of the African diaspora.

 REHEARSAL LOCATIONS

1. DORCHESTER:  Epiphany School,  154 Centre Street 
2. JAMAICA PLAIN: Hope Central Church, 85 Seaverns Street 
3. CAMBRIDGE:  St. James’s Episcopal 1991 Mass. Avenue 

Questions?

Contact Rhaea D'Aliesio at rdaliesio@bostoncitysingers.org